Centralized Selection Board
Instructional Video - The short (10 minute) video at the following
link, prepared by the DA Secretariat, provides information that will
help Soldiers prepare for their next DA selection board. The video also
provides insight into the overall board process. It is a great tool for
individual review, or to use during unit OPDs/NCOPDs (AKO username and
password logon required). To view the video go on the internet to:
https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/protect/active/tagd/Video/The_Selection_Board_Process_Video.htm.
1/26/12
USAWOA Executive Director Selected -
see more. 1/17/12
Rules restrict political activity by DOD personnel
- With election activity steadily picking up, defense officials
are in the process of issuing regular election-year guidance to
remind military and Defense Department civilians that they're
subject to rules regulating their involvement in political
activities. Several sets of rules help to protect the
integrity of the political process, DOD officials said. DOD
Directive 1344.10 applies to members of the armed forces,
whether they serve on active duty, as members of the reserve
components not on active duty, as National Guard members in a
non-federal status and military retirees -
see more.
1/10/12
Military Child of the Year -
The Military Child of the Year Award recognizes military
children who stand out among their peers in their community.
Ideal candidates for the Military Child of the Year Award
demonstrate resilience and strength of character, and thrive in
the face of the challenges of military life. They demonstrate
leadership within their families and within their communities.
For the first time last year, the award was given to an
outstanding military child from each branch of service – Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who
each received $5,000 and a laptop, were flown with a parent or
guardian to Washington, D.C., for a special recognition
ceremony. Not only did we have the privilege to honor
outstanding kids but First Lady Michelle Obama joined us in
doing the same. We look forward to another year to recognize
these young patriots. The deadline for nominations is January
15, 2012 -
Click here to learn more about the program and to nominate a
child. 12/13/11